Search: katy
11 Results
Summer Traffic Includes Motorists and Farmers
Farm of the Future
It's not just road construction crews that motorists need to be aware of this summer. Slow moving farm machinery, including trucks, tractors, and combines, may also be on the roadway.
End of Year Assessment
Farm of the Future
The year 2014 was generally a good year for the our region although there were some challenges. Oregon Department of Agriculture Director Katy Coba is optimistic about the new year after reflecting on the state of the industry in 2014.
Summer Traffic Includes Motorists and Farmers
Farm of the Future
It's not just road construction crews that motorists need to be aware of this summer. Slow moving farm machinery, including trucks, tractors, and combines, may also be on the roadway.
New Study Looks at Food Handling and Preparation at Home
Farm of the Future
Happy Fourth of July — if you plan on doing some grilling today or later this weekend, a new study shows that most consumers need to improve food handling and preparation practices in their own kitchens, especially when it comes to chicken.
PNW Processors Gets Message on New Food Safety Law
Farm of the Future
Speaking at the Northwest Food Processors Association meeting in Portland, Oregon Department of Agriculture Director Katy Coba says it will take a partnership of industry, state government, and the FDA to put together the best system possible for ensuring the food we eat is safe.
ODA Director Assesses Oregon Agriculture 2014
Farm of the Future
Despite some unique challenges cropping up the past 12 months, Oregon agriculture generally remains in great shape and is poised to do well again in 2014.
Summer Traffic Safety
Farm of the Future
It's not just road construction crews that motorists need to be aware of this summer. Slow moving farm machinery, including trucks, tractors, and combines, may also be on the roadway.
Support All of Agriculture
Farm of the Future
With the recent investigations and legislation concerning GMOs in Oregon, an apparent rife in ag practices has become even more pronounced -- with some in organic being against traditional production and vice versa.
GE Sugar Beets Destroyed
Farm of the Future
Oregon agriculture has been in the national spot light recently with discovery of GE wheat in May and then most recently the destruction of genetically engineered sugar beets.
Northwest Farmers Fight Hunger
Farm of the Future
The issue of hunger in the Pacific Northwest is not going away, but neither are those who can help do something about it, including farmers, retailers, and a generous public.
Celebrate Ag Week
Farm of the Future
Next week is Ag Week and Ag Day, celebrated March 19, is a time to recognize and celebrate the abundance provided by agriculture.